SC State Troopers Beef Up Enforcement for DUI and Reckless Driving South Carolina law enforcement officials say that they will begin increasing traffic enforcement this Wednesday, July 3rd, in anticipation of a long holiday weekend with higher potential for DUI and reckless driving. Because Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, many people will likely take Friday off, and have a five day weekend. This means there will be an extra day of travel, high traffic, and also drinking – meaning there could be more DUI and reckless … [Read more...]
Designated Drivers Also Drink and Drive, Study Shows
April 16, 2020 by
New Study Shows 2 out of 5 “Designated Drivers” Also Drink and Drive Researchers from the University of Florida went to a small Florida town to conduct research into how many people drink and drive. They interviewed and breath-tested over 1,000 partiers at a bar, who were mostly white, male, and college-aged. What they discovered was that, in that group, nearly 40% of the so-called designated drivers would not think twice about having a drink or two themselves, leading them to drink and drive. Although the study is far from definitive, … [Read more...]
Man Charged with Felony DUI Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison
October 15, 2013 by
Man Who Struck and Killed a DOT Worker While Drunk Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Felony DUI A man who hit and killed a DOT worker while committing his third DUI in December has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. On December 4th, 39-year-old Thomas Stafford from West Columbia was driving down I-20 when he suddenly swerved into 21-year-old Nicholas Johnson of Columbia, a DOT worker. He then pulled over a short distance later on the interstate when his friends indicated he should pull over. They explained what happened to … [Read more...]
Lindsay Lohan’s Mother Pleads Not Guilty to DUI
October 2, 2013 by
Facing DUI Charges, Dina Lohan Pleads Not Guilty Dina Lohan, mother of notorious party girl and troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, is facing her own notoriety, for a DUI in New Jersey. The 50-year-old appeared in a New Jersey court on Tuesday, September 24th, to plead not guilty to DUI charges she received after a September 12th arrest. Judge Joy Watson granted Dina Lohan release on supervised probation, without bail, and suspended Lohan’s driver’s license, citing the severity of the DUI charge. The mother of the star then climbed back into … [Read more...]
YouTube Felony DUI Confession Leads to Charges
September 9, 2013 by
Man Confessed to Felony DUI in YouTube Video, Charged with Two Counts A young driver who confessed that his drunk driving killed a man has now received two felony DUI charges. A grand jury in Franklin, Ohio indicted Matthew Cordle on Monday, September 9th, on felony DUI charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The felony DUI charges come more than two months after the incident occurred. The 22-year-old video confession has been watched on YouTube more than 1.2 million … [Read more...]
Columbia Man Charged with Felony DUI for Motorcyclists’ Deaths
September 8, 2013 by
Man Killed Two Motorcyclists on Labor Day, Charged with Felony DUI A Columbia-area man has been arrested on felony DUI charges for killing two motorcyclists in a drunk driving accident that occurred on Labor Day. Reportedly, driver Sean Aston, 21, was driving south on US 21 around 7 PM on Monday, September 2nd, when he crossed the center line and hit two motorcyclists who were riding north on their BMW bikes. The SC Highway Patrol reports that Aston’s 2008 Saturn “struck both motorcycles, killing both riders.” The Orangeburg County … [Read more...]
Atlanta Hawks Coach Arrested for DUI
September 6, 2013 by
Head Coach of Atlanta Hawks Arrested on DUI Charges Mike Budenholzer, the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks, has been arrested by the Georgia State Patrol for DUI, or driving under the influence. According to reports, a trooper stopped Budenholzer at about 10:30 PM on Wednesday, August 28th, in Midtown Atlanta because the Audi A8 he drove did not have its tail lights on. Trooper Johnathon Nelms wrote in his report: “As I spoke with him, I noticed that he had bloodshot and watery eyes and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from … [Read more...]
‘70’s Heartthrob and Partridge Family Star Arrested for DWI
September 1, 2013 by
David Cassidy Arrested for DWI in New York State David Cassidy, once America’s sweetheart, a ‘70’s heartthrob pop idol, and one of the stars of the massively-successful Partridge Family, was arrested on DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges in Upstate New York on the morning of Wednesday, August 21st. According to reports, Shodack area Police Officer Tom Jones was conducting a DWI check, when he stopped Cassidy in the early hours of Wednesday morning, just outside Albany, NY. Cassidy was reportedly stopped at first because he failed to … [Read more...]
3 Doors Down Bassist Arrested on More DUI Charges
August 31, 2013 by
3 Doors Down Bassist Arrested Again on DUI Charges The bassist for 3 Doors Down, Todd Harrell, has been arrested for more DUI charges, but this time he was pulled over in Mississippi. A judge in D’Iberville, MS found Harrell guilty of DUI in the state of Mississippi. No fine has been announced, but Harrell’s license will be revoked for a mandatory 90 days, and he will have to attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Panel, as well as a Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program class. He has been charged … [Read more...]
Off-Duty N. Charleston Officer Arrested for DUI
August 29, 2013 by
After Early Morning Wreck, Off-Duty Police Officer Arrested for DUI The South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers arrested an off-duty North Charleston police officer early in the morning on August 22nd on DUI charges. According to reports, troopers responded to a call about a car accident that occurred just before 1 AM near Highway 78. Stanley Tucker, a 27-year-old off-duty police officer for North Charleston, was driving home in his 2005 Chevrolet pickup when he struck a 2012 Chevy sedan, which was turning left onto Highway 78. Tucker … [Read more...]
